Obituary of Kenneth Magee

Kenneth R. Magee, a retired X Ray Technician passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was 60 years old. Ken was born in Boston, the son of John and Rita Magee. He grew up and was educated in Boston. He married his wife Maureen i. Boston. They lived in Mattapan and Somerville prior to settling in Burlington 17 years ago. He worked at the New England Baptist Hospital for many years as an X Ray Technician and retired early because of health issues. Ken's life revolved around his family. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Maureen and they raised their daughter Marcia in Somerville. They enjoyed working around their home, entertaining family and friends, and sharing each other's company. When they hosted cookouts, Ken was the “Barbeque Master&quote; and Maureen was the host. Since his wife's passing in 2007, the bond between his daughter Marcia, son-n-law Clifton, and grandchildren, Amber and Andrew grew so much stronger. Living only a few miles away, they were always there for each other. On the day of his death, they all had planned to go to the movies together, which was one his favorite pass times. The other interest he shared with his family was his love of Pro Wrestling. He went with them to live evenets, often watched the matches on television together, or would call to remind Marcia and Clifton of Pay-Per-View events on the WWE Network. His favorite wrestler was “The Undertaker&quote;. Ken's large stature and outgoing persona made it hard not to notice him. Ken was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will never be forgotten. Ken was the beloved husband of the late Maureen (Donald) Magee. He was the loving father of Marcia Hughes & her husband Clifton of Billerica. He was the brother of John L. Magee, Jr. of Bradford. Ken was the proud grandfather of Amber and Andrew Hughes. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, Burlington (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Friday, November 24, at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington.